Arizona
When is an excessive heat warning issued in Arizona?
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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – The Phoenix Fire Department says a woman overheated and had to be taken to the hospital after they rescued her from Camelback Mountain just before noon today. The temperature at that time was already over 100 degrees.
The summer months are usually the busiest for mountain rescues. Just last year, the City of Phoenix began shutting down some popular hiking trails during the summer when the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning. With a high temperature of 112 Monday, we’ve had some viewers reach out to Arizona’s Family and ask why the trails are open and does this put the first responders at risk.
The trails have not closed yet this year, but we found out that meteorologists look into a few different factors before deciding to issue a warning, like how much warmer temps are compared to normal and the risk the heat poses to the community.
So we looked into what it takes to issue this type of heat warning and the threat the heat can pose to the community. Sunday and Monday, temperatures were the warmest of the year so far. Monday into Tuesday, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for areas like Tucson, with temperatures expected between 105 and 113.
Staying hydrated, keeping a charged phone and wearing appropriate clothing can keep you safe when hiking in Arizona. Alaina Kwan reports.
With a high of 112 degrees in the Valley Monday, you may be wondering why there is a warning in the south but not in the Valley. NWS meteorologist Jessica Leffel explains why. “At this time, their departures from normal are a little higher so we might not need heat warnings yet,” she said. Leffel says to issue an Excessive Heat Warning; they look at the high temperature and compare it to the average temperature for that day during that time of the year. In southern Arizona Monday, the departure from normal is much higher than here in the Valley.
The NWS will also look at this tool with four categories breaking down the heat risk from minor to extreme. Monday was a moderate risk meaning those who are outdoors for a long period of time could start to feel the impacts. “Usually when we get to major or extreme heat risk categories we will start looking at those excessive heat warnings and watches,” Leffel said.
That is something we could see looking ahead to next weekend, with temperatures expected to rise. And if an excessive heat warning is issued, people are encouraged to limit outdoor activities, including hiking. “Heat is the number one weather related killer not only in Arizona but also in the United States so make sure you’re practicing heat safety,” Leffel said.
The NWS will also consider overnight temperatures before issuing a warning. “Right now we also have those overnight recoveries and have high 70s and low 80s range so with that it helps us get a little bit of cooling overnight to keep those temperatures down but going into next weekend, we can see how those lows will vary and if we are going to have just as good overnight recoveries or not and maybe that will prompt the issuance of more products,” Leffel said.
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3-star offensive lineman Michael Langi commits to Arizona, first pledge of 2026 class
Arizona has been on a tear this month, picking up 13 commitments in June for its 2025 recruiting class after entering with only two. And now it already has one for the following class.
3-star offensive lineman Michael Langi committed to the UA on Tuesday night, giving the Wildcats their first pledge of the 2026 class nearly 18 months before those recruits could officially sign.
he 6-foot-3, 265-pound Langi, who goes by ‘Bobo’ rather than Michael, is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 509 player in the 2026 class. He’s also considered the No. 41 interior offensive lineman in the country and the No. 79 prospect from California.
Langi, who was offered by Arizona in January, picked the Wildcats over offers from ASU, Colorado and Penn State, among others. He is the younger brother of 3-star offensive lineman Peter Langi, a 2025 recruit whom the UA had in for an official visit last weekend.
Both Langis play for Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco, the same school where Arizona recently got a commitment from 3-star offensive lineman Losipini Tupou. They are no relation to Sam Langi, who appeared in 21 games (with four starts) on the offensive line for the Wildcats from 2020-23.
Arizona
Former Baylor pitcher Collin McKinney commits to Arizona baseball
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In winning both the Pac-12 regular season and conference tournament titles, Arizona put up some of the best pitching numbers in the country and led the nation in a trio of categories.
The Kevin Vance effect was real, and it’s made the Wildcats a desirable destination for pitchers hoping to improve their pro prospects.
Arizona has landed a second potential weekend starter from the NCAA transfer portal, getting a commitment Tuesday from former Baylor right-hander Collin McKinney.
The 6-foot-5 Texas native comes to Tucson with three years of eligibility, but with a big 2025 season could get drafted. He’s coming off a 2024 campaign as a redshirt freshman (he sat out 2023 due to injury) in which he started 14 games for Baylor and was 3-6 with a 6.70 ERA.
McKinney struck out 60 batters in 49.2 innings but also walked 35 and allowed 11 home runs. He had back-to-back 10-strikeout performances midway through the season but didn’t go more than four innings in any of his final seven starts.
He is Arizona’s second portal pickup, both righties who have started throughout their college career. Last week the Wildcats landed ex-Rutgers RHP Christian Coppola.
Coppola is ranked by 64Analytics as the No. 30 transfer, while McKinney is No. 168. For perspective, none of the players Arizona has lost to the portal was ranked in the top 1,000.
The UA is likely to lose all three weekend starters with righties Clark Candiotti and Cam Walty graduating and lefty Jackson Kent expected to get drafted and start his pro career.
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Police: Horse in May crash that killed Arizona man was domesticated
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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada State Police say the horse involved in a May crash that killed an Arizona man was domesticated.
On May 31, a 2008 Subaru Tribeca with three occupants was driving north of US 395 approaching the Red Rock off-ramp when it hit a horse in the road.
Of the three occupants, one, 19-year-old Wendem Herzog of Queen Creek, Arizona, succumbed to his injuries.
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